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Mike Boynton’s first coaching hire at Michigan brings Brown head coach Mike Martin on board as an assistant, a move that caps a rapid offseason in Ann Arbor. Martin, Brown’s all-time wins leader with 171 wins and the 2019 Ivy League Coach of the Year, will join Michigan’s staff as Boynton continues to assemble a full roster of assistants after Dusty May’s departure and the program’s interim-to-permanent transition.
Michigan named assistant Mike Boynton Jr. the interim head coach after Dusty May’s departure, and former players Roddy Gayle Jr. and Nimari Burnett publicly endorsed Boynton, praising his coaching experience, recruiting ability, and genuine care for players off the court. They view him as a strong fit to lead the program through the transition, even as NIL-era roster retention remains a challenge and the duration of the interim period is uncertain.
A SB Nation Reacts poll shows only 32% of fans want interim Michigan men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr. to be the full-time head coach, with questions about roster retention after Dusty May’s abrupt departure and a 31-day transfer-portal wait; a decision is expected this month, and Michigan sits at +1500 to win the national title.
Mike Boynton Jr. was named Michigan’s interim head coach after Dusty May left for Dallas. In his first public comments, he praised May, thanked Warde Manuel for the opportunity, and noted ongoing roster-retention discussions. He said Michigan will keep the existing system—with a guard/wing-driven attack and emphasis on the 1s and 5s—and will work to keep the core together as Morez, Aday and Yax pursue their NBA dreams.
Michigan announced Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach in an interim capacity for the 2026-27 season after Dusty May left for the NBA, with administrators praising his leadership as summer workouts begin; the NCAA clarified that an interim appointment does not trigger the 15-day transfer portal window.
Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel released a statement after Dusty May left Michigan to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job. May led Michigan to national prominence and their first national championship in 37 years. With summer workouts starting, Mike Boynton was appointed interim head coach as the program transitions, reaffirming Michigan's commitment to a championship standard.
Dusty May is leaving Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks, the latest high-profile exit driven by college basketball's chaotic landscape, roster churn, and the allure of the NBA; Michigan will move forward with interim coach Mike Boynton as they navigate a replenished roster, joining a growing list of top coaches who have departed the college game in recent years.
Michigan named Mike Boynton interim head coach for the 2026-27 season after Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, hoping Boynton can keep the Wolverines’ loaded roster intact and possibly earn the permanent job. The former Oklahoma State coach brings defense-focused leadership and familiarity with returning guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, plus Michigan’s top recruiting and transfer classes, as the team navigates a 15-day transfer-portal window and high preseason expectations.
Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten slate features a brutal West Coast road swing to UCLA and USC, a favorable home docket with Illinois and Purdue visiting Ann Arbor as well as Northwestern, Oregon, and Iowa, and a home-and-home with Minnesota that includes two former Wolverines—Winters Grady and Malick Kordel—leaving the Wolverines favored despite Minnesota's strong home record.
Michigan coach Dusty May discussed two players’ NBA decisions, noting they’re weighing NBA interest and receiving feedback from agents, while also addressing Michigan’s transfer portal acquisitions and the implications of the new 5-in-5 rule.
Michigan announced a contract extension for head coach Dusty May during the Wolverines’ national championship parade, locking in the title-winning coach after a 37-3 season and a No. 1 seed; terms weren’t disclosed, but the move follows May’s rapid ascent and UNC interest chatter, with Michigan adding JP Estrella and Elliot Cadeau while losing Winters Grady and Malick Kordel as it reloads for next season.
Michigan's 7-3 center Aday Mara, who transferred from UCLA, anchored a dominant title run with elite length, post scoring, elite rim protection, and exceptional outlet passing. His late-season free-throw improvement and a potential future three-point shot add to his appeal, though his shooting range is still developing. His standout NCAA Tournament performance has vaulted him into lottery consideration in 2026, with mock drafts placing him in the top 10 as evaluators weigh his unique size and playmaking ability in double-big lineups.
Michigan center Aday Mara must choose between entering the NBA draft or returning for another college season. The piece compares Mara to Donovan Clingan, Walker Kessler, and Marc Gasol to weigh whether another year could boost his lottery chances, noting Mara’s elite 7'3" frame and strong two-point defense but highlighting needs to improve shooting, free-throw accuracy, and rebounding. It suggests that while a return could help, it's unclear if it would meaningfully raise his draft stock, making the decision a wait‑and‑see gamble.
After earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, Elliot Cadeau will return to Michigan for his senior season, posting 10.5 points, 5.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game and improving his 3-point shooting as the Wolverines aim to contend in the Big Ten.
Michigan secured its first 2026 transfer by signing Tennessee big man JP Estrella, a redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility who averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18.3 minutes for the Volunteers, and who missed most of 2024-25 due to a left-foot surgery; ESPN reported the commitment, and Estrella is ranked among the portal's top players (The Athletic 23rd, 247 Sports 21st).